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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.12, 40,258.26 and 25,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.12, 40,258.26 and 25,663.86 is: 35,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.12 : 40,258.26 = 25,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.12/40,258.26 = 25,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.12x = 40,258.26 × 25,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.12x = 1,033,182,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,182,348.48/29,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,304.22

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